With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Kent of Delavan, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on November 10, 2021 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Kent to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Roy E. Becker and Georgia Lee Becker; his spouse Shirley Connell; and his brother Richard. He is survived by : his former life partner Jane DuVall; and his daughters, Amy Kent of Delavan, IL, Laura Bradshaw (Brian) of Sparta, IL, Brenda Ratton (Tony Goodwin) of Washington, IL and Maria Railey (Tim) of Washington, IL. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory